Top News Stories - September 2009:
Iran Test-fires Long Range Missiles
Tehran successfully test-fired advanced long-range missiles capable of carrying warheads and traveling up to 1,200 miles, which would put Israel within its range. Iran continues to defy the West
Senate Finance Committee Defeats Public-Option
The Senate Finance Committee voted against putting a government-run insurance option into the health care legislation. 15-8 vote against public-option
Barack Obama: Iran Must Change Course or Face Consequences
In Obama's weekly radio address, he cited evidence presented on a secret uranium-enrichment facility in Iran, and said the country must change course on its nuclear ambitions or "face consequences." Obama claims world united in opposition to Iran
Job Seeker to Job Opening Ratio Worst Ever
Job seekers now outnumber job openings six to one. Employment hopes diminish
Democrats Strip ACORN of Funding
Democrats inserted a clause saying that ACORN could not receive funding under the continuing resolution that will keep government funded in absence of a budget. ACORN disowned by the IRS and the Census Bureau
Durable Goods, Home Sales Plunge
The Commerce Department said that durable goods orders tumbled 2.4% in August. There was also Home sales also dropped 2.7% from last month. Economy continues to struggle
Iran Reveals the Existence of a Covert Uranium Enrichment facility
Iran confessed to the uranium enrichment facility after finding out the project's secrecy had been breached by Western intelligence agencies, according to FOX News. Facility hidden for years
ACORN Transferred Millions in Charitable/Government Dollars to Political and For-Profit Efforts
According to the Grassley report, charity money is being funneled to other charities or organizations for purposes other than what the donor may have intended. "a big shell game"
George Pataki to Barack Obama: Stop Meddling in New York Politics
"To weaken and undermine the governor beyond the weakness that already exists to me doesn't serve the interest of our state, doesn't serve the interest of our country and I would just focus a lot more on policy than politics if I were leading the county today," said former Governor Pataki. Obama shows favoritism in NY
Benjamin Netanyahu to UN: Have You No Shame?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised those who walked out on Iran leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but had sobering words for those who stayed. "To those who gave this holocaust denier a hearing. I say on behalf of my people - the Jewish people. And decent people everywhere. Have you no shame? Have you no decency? A mere six decades after the holocaust. You give legitimicy to a man who denies the murder of six million Jews while promising to wipe out the state of israel - the state of the Jews. What a disgrace. What a mockery of the charter of the United Nations." Benjamin Netanyahu UN speech
NJ Elementary School Accused with Indoctrinating Children After Obama Video Comes to Light
A bizarre video, which included kindergarten children singing the praises of President Barack Obama has drawn widespread criticism. Commissioner of New Jersey's Department of Education orders review
Is the Obama Administration Moving to Shutdown Disclosure of Big Labor-ACORN Connections?
Union bosses gave teachers' forced union dues to ACORN. Big Labor has commanded Labor Secretary Solis to shut it down
George Pataki to Barack Obama: Stop Meddling in New York Politics
"To weaken and undermine the governor beyond the weakness that already exists to me doesn't serve the interest of our state, doesn't serve the interest of our country and I would just focus a lot more on policy than politics if I were leading the county today," said former Governor Pataki. Obama shows favoritism in NY
Osama bin Laden: Barack Obama Powerless
Osama bin Laden reportedly said: "reasonable people knew that Obama is a powerless man who will not be able to end the war as he promised." Bin Laden rant